Fisheries and Oceans Canada
LUMPFISH FISHERY OPENING IN A PORTION OF NAFO DIVISION 4R
DFO advises that the Lumpfish fishery will open at 0600 hours on June 8, 2023 and close on July 26, 2023 at 2000hrs in a portion of NAFO Division 4R from Ferolle Point to Cape Bauld.
Fishing for Lumpfish is authorized in water depths less than 25 fathoms.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-098 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-099 comes into effect on June 7, 2023.
"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region
If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca